CEO Jules Polonetsky: 2025 May be the Year of AI Legislation: Will We See Consensus Rules or a Patchwork?
In 2024, lawmakers across the United States introduced more than 700 AI-related bills, and 2025 is off to an even quicker start, with more than 40 proposals on dockets in the first days of the new year. In Washington D.C., a post-election reshuffle presents unique opportunities to address AI issues on a national level, with […]
Report Exploring Organizations’ Emerging Practices and Challenges Assessing AI Risks
With growing focus from policymakers and regulators on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, and as organizations strive to responsibly use AI systems, organizations are increasingly embracing AI impact assessments to assess risks and take steps to minimize them. In response to the growing use—and uncertainty around—AI impact assessments, the Future of Privacy Forum […]
OAIC’s Dual AI Guidelines Set New Standards for Privacy Protection in Australia
On 21 October 2024, the Office of the Australian Privacy Commissioner (OAIC) released two sets of guidelines (collectively, “Guidelines”), one for developing and training generative AI systems and the other one for deploying commercially available “AI products”. This marks a shift in OAIC’s regulatory approach from enforcement-focused oversight to proactive guidance. The Guidelines establish rigorous […]
Project Manager, Global Privacy
Position Overview The FPF Global Privacy Team seeks a project manager to provide administrative support and oversight for an 18-month U.S. Government grant. The project manager will work with senior management, the internal Grants team and other policy, project, and operations staff, as well as external partners, to contribute to the development and execution of […]
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Future of Privacy Forum Publishes Report Exploring Organizations’ Emerging Practices and Challenges Assessing AI Risks
As AI models and systems become more widespread and powerful, FPF’s report finds many organizations are taking a four-step approach to managing potential risks With growing focus from policymakers and regulators on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, and as organizations strive to responsibly use AI systems, organizations are increasingly embracing AI impact assessments […]
Technologist Roundtable: Key Issues in AI and Data Protection Post-Event Summary and Takeaways
Co-Authored with Marlene Smith, Research Assistant for AI On November 27, 2024, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) hosted a Technologist Roundtable with the goal of convening an open dialogue on complex technical questions that impact law and policy, and assisting global data protection and privacy policymakers in understanding the relevant technical basics of large […]
FPF’s 2nd Annual Privacy Executives Summit
The 2nd Annual FPF Privacy Executives Summit is a private event taking place in Berkeley, California on September 10-12, 2025 at the Claremont Resort & Club. For those traveling, the Claremont Resort & Club is a 24-minute drive from Oakland International Airport and 45-minutes from San Francisco International Airport. Building on the success of last […]
The AI Regulatory Landscape in the U.S.
The ai Regulatory landscape in the u.s. February 11, 2025 @ 1:00 – 3:00 PM EST FPF is pleased to offer our key AI governance training, The AI Regulatory Landscape in the U.S. As AI increasingly captures public attention and experts voice optimism for its potential benefits and concerns about its potential negative impacts, the U.S. […]
U.S. Privacy Landscape
U.S. Privacy Landscape JANUARY 28, 2025 @ 12:00 – 2:00 PM EST Why Understanding U.S. Privacy Laws is Essential in 2025. Commercial privacy in the United States is regulated through a maze of state and federal laws and regulations. There are sector-specific privacy laws at the state and federal levels, active federal enforcement bodies with […]